Endoscopic resection in subepithelial lesions of the upper gastrointestinal tract; experience of a tertiary referral hospital in The Netherlands.

Objectives Histological confirmation of subepithelial lesions (SELs) in the upper gastrointestinal tract remains challenging. Endoscopic resection of SELs is increasingly used for its excellent diagnostic yield and opportunity to do away with continued surveillance. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the indications, success-rates and complications of different endoscopic resections techniques for SELs in a large, tertiary referral hospital in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Methods Data between October 2013 and December 2021 were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Main outcomes are R0-resec... Mehr ...